The short answer is "Of course we can" but the next bit is "How would you like me to go about it?" It is so important that we involve the patient in this decision making process because both of these cases could have been treated with anything from 2 crowns each to 10 veneers each and every combination in between. Both patients did not want this. They wanted the teeth looking nicer but with out … [Read more...]

It is fair to say that the growth in cosmetic dentistry in this country over the last 10 years has been astronomic. Dentistry is a multi-billion pound industry and cosmetic dentistry is the fastest growing part of it. Helping someone enhance their smile is a wonderful part of our job and their is no doubt that it can transform peoples lives. Sounds live there's a "but" coming, and there is. It can … [Read more...]

The previous case showed just how effective non-invasive techniques can be. Sometimes, however the teeth are too heavily restored and too far out of line for us to use these techniques to any great effect. On these occasions we need to resort to cast porcelain restorations such as crowns, onlays and veneers. When porcelain is used in these ways then the results can be incredible and, literally, … [Read more...]

I never get tired of doing this type of dentistry and I hope I never will. The world of bio-aesthetics has shown dentist how we can make dramatic changes to a patients teeth with little or no alteration to the underlying sound tissue. The fact that we can do this at the same time as protecting the teeth from further damage makes this a genuine "win-win" technique. The whitening takes 2 weeks to … [Read more...]

This case highlights the point made in the last post about cost effective alternatives. The tooth in question had be scheduled for extraction and could only be replaced by an implant retained crown (approximately £2000) or a denture. A denture would be a problem in this case as there was active gum disease which is always harder to control in patients who where dentures. The tooth was too broken … [Read more...]